April 14, 2026 Update

The final phase of construction, Phase 3, has been awarded for construction. Below are some schedule and progress notes:

  • March to July, 2026: Exterior grading, construction of new control building and emergency generator pad
    • Fun Facts:
      • The new control building is required to safely accommodate the electrical equipment required to support population growth and the capacity upgrade of the pump station.
      • The new control building will also house a new odour control unit, which will reduce the odour generated by the pump station.
      • The emergency generator is required to ensure that sewage keeps moving in the system during extended power outages.
    • What to expect: Construction noise, dust during dry weather excavation work, occasional traffic stops to allow equipment to move on/off site, and construction traffic.
  • May 2026: Preparation of main pumpstation structure for internal refurbishment.
    • What to expect: Noise from concrete cutting and modification work.
  • July 2026: Commissioning of new control building.
    • What to expect: Noise during testing of new generator and control room equipment, possibility of localized odour during startup and testing of the new odour control system.
  • June to November, 2026: Operation of a new and temporary pumping system to have the sewer flow bypass the existing pump station structure, allowing it to be refurbished and upgraded on the inside.
    • Fun Facts:
      • Temporary bypass pumping is essential to be able to access the interior of the pump station and refurbish it.
      • The temporary bypass pumping must be done during the summer while flows are lowest.
      • The system has been designed to be powered from the new control building, avoiding the need for loud diesel generators to power the pumps.
    • What to expect: Noise from the operation of pumps, which will start and stop as flows demand. Potential for localized odours as the temporary pumping system cannot provide a seal as effective as the pump station structure.
  • June to November, 2026: Interior refurbishment and upgrade of the existing pump station structure.
    • What to expect: Noise from construction works, construction traffic.
  • December 2026: Construction complete, public access reinstated.